The former location of Garfield Elementary School near the intersection of Madison and Ninth Streets is set to be the future site of the Unity Center.

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A long-promised facility to replace the former South Madison Community Center isn't open yet, but it's getting closer.

The community center portion of the Unity Center, located in the former Garfield Elementary School building, now has a board overseeing plans for it - and working toward getting the space ready and open for public use in the new year.

Judi Calhoun, Delaware County chief deputy prosecutor, is chairman of the new board, the members of which were appointed this summer by the city and the Muncie Housing Authority. Calhoun said she prefers to look ahead at what can happen now ...